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2015-01-01 -
2015-12-31

Travel to Peru and discover ancient civilisations on the Inca Trail

Travel to Peru to retrace the steps of the Inca, Peru's fascinating ancient civilisation. Follow the Inca from Cuzco, through the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley and to the magnificent Ollantaytambo ruins before the ultimate adventure – trekking to Machu Picchu. This action-filled express Peruvian tour gets you closer to the secrets of this elusive civilisation on a breathtaking adventure along the Inca Trail.

Explore Cuzco's historic centre

Speak Quechua with the Sacred Valley locals

Trek the Inca trail, which once linked this ancient empire

See the sunrise over Machu Picchu

Peruse Peru’s colonial and Inca architecture

What's included in this trip

Start:

Cuzco, Peru

Finish:

Cuzco, Peru

Group size:

Min 1 , Max 16

Ages:

Min 15

Meals:

6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Accommodation:

Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nts), Hotel (3 nts)

Transport:

Private minibus, Train

Included activities:

Coca Museum

Carbon emissions offset:

106kg pp per trip

Notes:

A single supplement is available on this trip. This includes the Inca Trail where a single tent will be provided.
Inca Trail permits are sold on request basis only. Once deposit is paid and passport details provided, Intrepid will endeavour to secure a permit for you.
If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Inca Quarry Trail instead.
The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February you will be automatically booked to hike the Inca Quarry Trail.
Should you choose not to hike at all, please let us know in writing at the time of booking so alternative arrangements can be made. Without this prior warning, local fees may apply.
Important information regarding new regulations and booking procedures for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

The Sacred Valley was once the heartland of the Inca Empire and now contains picturesque villages and impressive archeological sites.
Located in the Urubamba Valley, the city of Ollantaytambo is an incredible archeological site and the starting point of the classic Inca Trail trek.

Winding around mountains, through valleys and up steep slopes, the iconic Inca Trail is a series of beautiful vistas and challenging hikes all the way to Machu Picchu.
Built sometime in the 15th century and rediscovered in 1911, the staggering ruins of Machu Picchu were thought to be an estate for the Incan emperor, Pachacuti.

Ronald Yuan

Melissa Magnusson

The trip was amazing. We started in Lima. Our first day in Lima we didn't know what to do and it would have been helpful if Intrepid would have left us something at the front desk suggesting activities, places of interest, etc. We were supposed to meet Lupita that afternoon. We meandered towards a park, had lunch, and decided it was time to head back to meet with Lupita, our tour guide for the evening. We tried 3 different taxi cabs until we finally found one who knew where our hotel was (we used our gps), and Lupita had left after 10 minutes. She had our cell number and didn't bother to call us. We were really upset. By the time we hailed a taxi and met her (and ONE other traveler), she was basically not into giving us a tour at all. She was pretty pathetic, actually. But once we got to Cuzco we met Manny who more than made up for Luipta's indifference. Manny was fun, helpful, knowledgeable, and caring.

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Check Inca Trail Permit Status

You must check that permits are available for the date you start the Inca Trail.
For example, if your trip starts on July 11, and the Inca Trail starts on day 4,
you will need your permit on July 14.

This information should be used as a guide only as availability may change
by the time we receive your request.

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Inca Trail permits may still be available, please contact us so we can check the current availability and make arrangements for you.

Alternative Routes

Inca Trail permits are now sold out. However, you can opt to hike the Inca Quarry Trail - with spectacular and diverse sceneries this trek is an exceptional alternative to the very busy Inca Trail. Alternatively, travel by train through the picturesque Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes. Both options include a visit to Machu Picchu! Please contact us to arrange the one that suits you best!

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